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School Counsellor

School Counsellor

Doha College

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
20 May 2017

Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic, well qualified and experienced School Counsellor, who has the ability to understand the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people? Then this is the right opportunity for you!

As a high profile British international school, for children aged 3-18, we focus on developing a growth mindset within our students and staff.

Doha College offers a well-balanced all-embracing curriculum and has students from various cultural backgrounds. We follow a dynamic teaching programme based on the National Curriculum of England, tailored to the needs of our international student body. The School Counsellor contributes to the care, guidance and support of young people and promotes well-being to the wider school community. They operate within the codes of practice recommended by the BACP, UKCP or equivalent whilst working within the boundaries of Doha College’s and regional safeguarding policies and procedures.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic School Counsellor. The ideal candidate should have awareness of a range of needs of people from diverse ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds including the challenges faced by expatriate communities. Working knowledge of safeguarding in schools is essential.

As a School Counsellor, you will be responsible for taking an active role in promoting a positive health and safety culture in college. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with the college's Health and Safety, Information Security, and Safeguarding policies and support the college’s Personal Health and Social Education (PHSE) programme.  Where appropriate you will also be asked to devise and deliver student programmes, parent’s information sessions and staff CPD. You will also work closely with the Vice Principal (Student Services), Key Stage Leaders, Heads of Year, College Nurses and Form Tutors to provide consultation on matters involving Pastoral Care and the well-being of the students.

You will have:

  1. The ability to plan and prioritise work on a day to day basis and respond flexibly to changing demands and circumstances.
  2. A keen interest to further development of the counselling service at college working with individuals and/or groups of learners.
  3. The ability to develop, train and monitor the college’s Student Mentoring Programme.
  4. Qualifications such as Post-graduate Diploma /Masters level in Counselling or Psychotherapy/therapeutic training qualification or similar and hold current BACP Accreditation or equivalent will be an advantage.

We are a British international school, hence a high standard of spoken and written English is an essential criteria.
 
Our salary and benefits package includes a generous expatriate allowance which is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. We also have an effective induction programme for all new staff to support relocation.
 
 Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Application closing date is May 21st 2017
Interview to take place in May

To apply please to go: www.dohacollege.com/recruitment
 
Applicants should complete a Doha College teaching application form and include a 2 page letter of application all in one file.

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About Doha College

As one of the oldest British Schools in Qatar, Doha College boasts a rich history of educational excellence based on firmly embedded values, a passion for learning and an international environment that inspires through its sheer diversity. We are the first school in the world to be honoured with the High-Performance Learning (HPL) accreditation, as well as the first school in Qatar to be accredited under the new Council of British International Schools (COBIS) Patron’s Accreditation and Compliance Scheme.

Originally opened in 1980, the school continues to operate under the sponsorship of the British Embassy on a not-for-profit basis, featuring over 2,000 students, aged 3 -18, from 68 different nationalities. We are truly an international school teaching the well-respected British curriculum offering IGCSE, AS and A levels in a wide range of subjects.

Benefitting from a 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus that opened in September 2020, we offer cutting-edge facilities and inspiring learning environments that feature dedicated zones for Primary and Secondary, as well as expansive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, drama studios and swimming pools. Our world-class campus allows future generations of Doha College students to thrive and unlock their full potential in an environment that is fit for the learning needs of the 21st century.

Doha College’s salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. Our staff receive a generous tax-free salary, a monthly accommodation allowance, an annual flight allowance and a substantial settling-in allowance. We have a comprehensive onboarding and orientation programme, providing support at every step of the process, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move. Doha College also offers an enormous CPD budget, allowing our staff to multiply their talent and pursue further education and training courses within Qatar and around the world.

A combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication means that Qatar is a country like no other and its capital Doha is a city that has something for everyone. Whether you will be looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.

In keeping with our motto Excellence for All, Excellence from All, we foster outstanding relationships from which both, students and staff, draw their ambition to do well and make a lasting contribution to College life and society as a whole - so why not apply and join our team.

Vision

To enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning and create aspirational minds.

Mission

With the growth-mindset philosophy of High-Performance Learning, we develop confidence, creativity and intellectual curiosity in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for our students to make a lasting contribution to global society.

Core Values

  • Excellence and diligence
  • Respect and Integrity
  • Commitment and Accountability
  • Perseverance and Honesty
  • Fun and Enjoyment
  • Challenge and reward

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Safeguarding and Child Protection

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.

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